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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.02, 8,866.49 and 3,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.02, 8,866.49 and 3,481.02 is: 4,803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.02 : 8,866.49 = 3,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.02/8,866.49 = 3,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.02x = 8,866.49 × 3,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.02x = 30,864,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,864,429.02/6,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.79

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